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The Christmas Story by Jane Werner Watson

The Christmas Story

Jane Werner Watson

Random House Children's Books · Print & ebook · August 1, 2000

A Christmas pick for readers exploring The Christmas Story.

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Who it’s for
A simple, poetic picture-book telling of Jesus’ birth, first published in 1952.
Themes
Christmas, The birth of Jesus
Genres
Christian Holiday Stories, Christmas & Advent, The Classics

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About this book

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Share the true meaning of Christmas with your children this holiday season. This simple but poetic text brings to life the story of Jesus' birth in a stable in Bethlehem. First published in 1952, this Little Golden Book adaption of the Christmas story was illustrated by beloved artist Eloise Wilkin. This classic picture book retelling of the Christmas story is a perfect gift for the holidays.

A Christmas Retelling

A simple, poetic picture-book telling of Jesus’ birth, first published in 1952.

Come here for

  • A child-friendly telling of the Christmas story
  • Eloise Wilkin’s illustrations in a classic Little Golden Book

Expect

  • Poetic text centered on Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem
  • A holiday picture book suited to sharing with children

Where it sits

Christian Holiday Stories42%
Christmas & Advent35%
The Classics27%

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Publisher categories

  • Christmas & Advent
  • Christian Holiday Stories
  • Faith & Religion
Authors
Jane Werner Watson
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
August 1, 2000
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Christmas · The birth of Jesus
Reading lane
Christmas & Advent